But this won't solve the problem, does it? This will actually make it worse and ...

yummyfajitas · on April 5, 2011

The situation sucks, but only economic growth will solve the problem. The fundamental problem is scarcity - not enough wealth to go around.

A revolution against economic reality will not create wealth.

(Granted, a revolution against corrupt government workers demanding bribes might. If that's the revolution you want to start, I'll lend my pitchfork.)

baltcode · on April 5, 2011

Thank you! Some "real" problems have to be solved before one can blame amorphous entities like "learning problem solving", passion, culture, etc.

danenania · on April 6, 2011

"The fundamental problem is scarcity"

Is it? I think distribution is more the issue. We shouldn't underestimate the paralyzing impact pervasive bureaucracy and corruption can have on an economy.

yummyfajitas · on April 6, 2011

No matter how you distribute $3k per person per year (PPP adjusted), it's not very much.

I don't think I underestimated the impact of bureaucracy and corruption - if you notice, I sort of advocated lynching corrupt government officials.